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BRIAN LAUDRUP reckons Celtic were clueless against Rangers - and can't recall the Hoops looking as weak in a derby performance.
Connor Goldson grabbed a double as Steven Gerrard's men defeated their Old Firm rivals 2-0 at Parkhead on Saturday.
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Rangers ace Kamara put in a man of the match display against CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
The result puts the Light Blues four points clear of the Hoops in the Premiership table - having played a game more.
Laudrup reserved special praise for Rangers star Glen Kamara for his performance at Celtic Park and says his £50,000 purchase from Dundee is 'daylight robbery' and he will go on to command a big fee is he was to ever be sold.
And the Rangers idol reckons the 'flawless' Finland international sets himself apart from the opposition with his decision-making.
Writing in his Daily Mail column, he said: "I thought [Glen] Kamara was the best player on the park in the Old Firm game. Just outstanding. He was crucial to the control Rangers had.
"That control left Celtic looking pretty clueless at points in their attempts to produce an attacking threat. Even in my own time in Scotland, I don't think I can recall them looking as weak in a derby performance.
"That must be very worrying for boss Neil Lennon right now.
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Rangers ran out 2-0 winners at Celtic ParkCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
"But their failings - and the players they had missing - shouldn't take anything away from the composure and professionalism shown by Gerrard's team."
Kamara has earned plenty plaudits since his arrival from Dundee.
The Finland international is one of the first names on the team-sheet for both club and country these days.
And Laudrup reckons an impressive Euro finals could see Rangers offered a massive fee to take him away from Ibrox.
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Goldson wheels away after netting for Rangers against Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
He added: "I know Connor Goldson scored both goals and deserved a lot of praise, but Kamara was flawless in his role.
"If you didn't know much about him and looked at stats in terms of goals and assists, you would wonder what the fuss was about. But football is much more complex than those basic numbers.
"Kamara's decision-making sets him apart. It is exceptional when he is at his best. On Saturday, his footballing brain was in top gear to run beside his technical qualities.
"The most difficult thing in the game is to keep it simple. It's a cliché, but true nonetheless. Kamara's patience on the ball, his movement into space and his pass selection were all top class.
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Rangers hero Laudrup reckons Kamara will continue to get better and betterCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
"I just think you saw on Saturday that he is adding another layer to his game. He is not just a midfield anchor who keeps things ticking over.
"The fact Kamara only cost £50,000 from Dundee in January 2019 is always brought up. And, yes, it was daylight robbery. I'm sure Gerrard still can't quite believe it.
"It's very difficult to put a price tag on him now because I don't think Rangers would really consider selling this season. Not from what Gerrard has said.
"One thing is certain, through. Midfield players of his age, his ability, his work-rate and his vision will always be extremely attractive to very good clubs in England or in Europe. And they usually command big fees.
"Kamara's value will only rise further if he continues to impress for Finland at Euro 2020 next summer."
Rangers are back in action on Thursday night when they kick off their Europa League group stage campaign.
The Light Blues travel to Belgium to face Standard Liege before turning their attentions to Premiership duty against Livingston on Sunday as they look to build on Saturday's derby win over Celtic.
Connor Goldson grabbed a double as Steven Gerrard's men defeated their Old Firm rivals 2-0 at Parkhead on Saturday.
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Rangers ace Kamara put in a man of the match display against CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
The result puts the Light Blues four points clear of the Hoops in the Premiership table - having played a game more.
Laudrup reserved special praise for Rangers star Glen Kamara for his performance at Celtic Park and says his £50,000 purchase from Dundee is 'daylight robbery' and he will go on to command a big fee is he was to ever be sold.
And the Rangers idol reckons the 'flawless' Finland international sets himself apart from the opposition with his decision-making.
Writing in his Daily Mail column, he said: "I thought [Glen] Kamara was the best player on the park in the Old Firm game. Just outstanding. He was crucial to the control Rangers had.
"That control left Celtic looking pretty clueless at points in their attempts to produce an attacking threat. Even in my own time in Scotland, I don't think I can recall them looking as weak in a derby performance.
"That must be very worrying for boss Neil Lennon right now.
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Rangers ran out 2-0 winners at Celtic ParkCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
"But their failings - and the players they had missing - shouldn't take anything away from the composure and professionalism shown by Gerrard's team."
Kamara has earned plenty plaudits since his arrival from Dundee.
The Finland international is one of the first names on the team-sheet for both club and country these days.
And Laudrup reckons an impressive Euro finals could see Rangers offered a massive fee to take him away from Ibrox.
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Goldson wheels away after netting for Rangers against Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
He added: "I know Connor Goldson scored both goals and deserved a lot of praise, but Kamara was flawless in his role.
"If you didn't know much about him and looked at stats in terms of goals and assists, you would wonder what the fuss was about. But football is much more complex than those basic numbers.
"Kamara's decision-making sets him apart. It is exceptional when he is at his best. On Saturday, his footballing brain was in top gear to run beside his technical qualities.
"The most difficult thing in the game is to keep it simple. It's a cliché, but true nonetheless. Kamara's patience on the ball, his movement into space and his pass selection were all top class.
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Rangers hero Laudrup reckons Kamara will continue to get better and betterCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
"I just think you saw on Saturday that he is adding another layer to his game. He is not just a midfield anchor who keeps things ticking over.
"The fact Kamara only cost £50,000 from Dundee in January 2019 is always brought up. And, yes, it was daylight robbery. I'm sure Gerrard still can't quite believe it.
"It's very difficult to put a price tag on him now because I don't think Rangers would really consider selling this season. Not from what Gerrard has said.
"One thing is certain, through. Midfield players of his age, his ability, his work-rate and his vision will always be extremely attractive to very good clubs in England or in Europe. And they usually command big fees.
"Kamara's value will only rise further if he continues to impress for Finland at Euro 2020 next summer."
Rangers are back in action on Thursday night when they kick off their Europa League group stage campaign.
The Light Blues travel to Belgium to face Standard Liege before turning their attentions to Premiership duty against Livingston on Sunday as they look to build on Saturday's derby win over Celtic.
